Koh Samui to Koh Lanta

Koh Samui to Koh Lanta

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Koh Samui to Koh Lanta Destination Reviews

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Terence S
Ferry was in good condition, bus was clean and air-conditioned, with a couple of “comfort stops” at garages built in along the way to get snacks/sandwiches.
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Van Minibus + ferry, 12Go Transport (12Go Transport), Feb 5, 2026
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Daniel D
It was OK. No food or water provided, quite some wait for the van after the first ferry. Not the best communication throughout
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Van Ferry + Van, Seatran Discovery (ซีทราน), Feb 4, 2026
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David L
Waiting time and waiting time. It wasn’t a good job. Drivers are friendly, but organisation could be better.
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jan 8, 2026
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Alessio C
2 Minibus packed of people and bags.
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Dec 29, 2025
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Alexandre
Really really bad, I was supposed to arrive at 2:30 PM and I finally arrived at my hotel at 8:00 PM. The driver didn't know where my hotel was and was very unpleasant! The transport was really awful and I never had any clear directions on where I was supposed to go!
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Van + Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Dec 26, 2025
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Naoual B
Very Long, Not comfortable
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Dec 22, 2025
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Grit E
Unkompliziertes Reisen durchs ganze Land. Sehr gut organisiert!
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Dec 11, 2025
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Mandy
There was a 3.5 hour delay
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Sep 27, 2025
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Joel M
The trip was touted as 1 Ferry and 1 minibus. Arrival time was set to 14.30. The Ferry arrived at 8.30 as planned. We were directed to the bus. We then had to change to a minibus, then a second minibus and then a third minibus. information was scarce. I am used to Thailand and can ask around. Otherwise it would have been difficult. We arrived over two hours late. The bus trips were from 8.30 - 16.30...
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Van + Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jul 17, 2025
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Jack G
Super easy very nice and air conditioned ferry and minibus all the way to Koh lanta
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 30, 2025
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Koh Samui to Koh Lanta Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
BangkokTaxi24
Economy 3pax
Any time
+8h
$301.20
Bus
Raja Ferry
Express
05:00
16:00
$29.29
Bus
Raja Ferry
Express
05:30
16:00
$29.29
Ferry
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Ferry
06:00
14:30
$28.35
  3.5
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
06:20
15:30
$32.44
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
06:45
15:30
$29.92
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:00
16:30
$23.94
  3.9
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
08:30
16:00
$25.99
  4.7
Van
Jarinthon Tour
Minivan + Ferry
09:00
18:00
$19.41
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
10:30
18:30
$33.07
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
11:45
18:00
$25.99
  4.7
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
12:30
20:30
$33.07
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
13:30
21:30
$33.07
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
14:30
22:30
$33.07

How to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 344.12. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 29.92.

How far is Koh Samui from Koh Lanta?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta. Your trip will be a total of 195 miles (313 km). The flying distance is 195 miles (313 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 15 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 29.92 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 344.12.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta:

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 28.35. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 28.98. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 22:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 22:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 29.92 - USD 38.36. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 06:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier until 10:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 31.81. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 33.99. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 09:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 12:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Ferry tickets - USD 36.54 to USD 47.25.
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 39.06. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 07:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 47.25. From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 08:30 Lomprayah Nathon Pier until 08:30 Lomprayah Nathon Pier
  • Van price : USD 307.89;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 277.12 to USD 344.12.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Koh Lanta?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 8 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta starting from 06:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier until 10:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Koh Lanta 3 times a day.
  • Vans from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 277.12.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 84% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 8% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 4% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport6h 15m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance313 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Jarinthon Tour, Jijie Tour and Travel, Lomprayah, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Seatran Discovery, SmackOne, Songserm, Van2Travel